Ethics in Research
Historical Context Past Present German experimentation Tuskegee Syphilis study Present Cancer research AIDS (AZT) research
Historical Context Ethical system designed to prevent people from being used as scientific guinea pigs Contemporary emphasis on the ‘rights’ of people to take risks to save themselves
Ethical Issues Voluntary participation
Ethical Issues Voluntary participation Informed consent
Ethical Issues Voluntary participation Informed consent Risk of harm
Ethical Issues Voluntary participation Informed consent Risk of harm Anonymity
Ethical Issues Voluntary participation Informed consent Risk of harm Anonymity Confidentiality
Ethical Issues Voluntary participation Informed consent Risk of harm Anonymity Confidentiality Right to services
Institutional Review Boards Mechanism for reviewing proposed research Mechanism for protecting the institution and researcher Submitting an IRB proposal